Category: wreadcast

From the incantations of Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Excalibur to early attempts at Klingon, learning and playing with language took an early root in my life. Today I'm working on picking up Esperanto (thanks, Duolingo) and have discovered Toki Pona, a particularly minimalist language (14 letters, around 120 words). More than ever, I even feel … Continue reading Are Constructed Languages Contagious? (6:20)

No one is immune to the need for self-care. Not even writers, who if not glorified for dysfunctionality are at least held essentially synonymous with a disregard for the physical self in exchange for written mastery. Hygiene and sleep (and mundane stability in general) are for sales and hospitality. Please let this serve as a … Continue reading A Nod to Self-care for Writers (5:12)

It can be especially difficult to maintain a consistent writing practice during the holidays. That's true of all routines this time of year, come to think of it. In the midst of bustling about, a fortunate writer can be gifted a poem, a story, or some other creative thought. This is a short discussion-starter about … Continue reading How a Plot Springs to Mind (7:21)

Every so often I'd like to give an update like this one about the site. No major announcements; just a chance to discuss small changes going forward. It's getting closer to time for the "Work in Progress" status to change, happy to report. This is a Wreadcast, a short-term, informal podcast piece. After about a week, … Continue reading Quick Site Update (4:23)

Can't believe it's almost November already. The only thing okay about that is it's National Novel Writing Month time again. I'm not able to take part this year, but I can talk about my experiences in the past: Are you going to try it out this year? This is a Wreadcast, a short-term, informal … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2017 (6:05)

No ado here at all; just a launch right into a pep talk for all of us looking for our first or 708 zillionth publishing credit: Where are you looking for a home for your writing? This is a Wreadcast, a short-term, informal podcast piece. After about a week, the audio will be replaced … Continue reading Pep Talk: Getting Published (Wreadcast .8 – 5:03)

I can pore over analytics or buy someone's guide to writing popular posts, but I thought I'd go the direct route and ask you which topic you would most like to see covered here in the upcoming weeks. Is it more on the business of writing? Favorite recent reads? Editor interviews and book reviews? Creative … Continue reading What You Want to Read Next (Wreadcast .7 – 5:05)

For so many years, I had a simple view of writing any poem or story essentially once. I wrote them as the seeds took root and pruned them into final drafts as able. This is a wonderful model for anyone afflicted with the writing compulsion. Recently, however, I realized a second shaping was necessary for … Continue reading Writing Everything Twice (Wreadcast .6 – 6:35)

The trend of working some or all of the time from home looks like it's here to stay. When you reach the point where a laptop on the couch just isn't quite cutting it, it's time to carve out a permanent space for productivity. I'm at that very point this autumn. Inspired by Leo Babauta … Continue reading I’m Crafting a Home Office (Wreadcast .5 – 6:41)

It's been a couple of months now; an expression of gratitude is long overdue. It's also been said before that had WREADITOR fully understood how welcoming and dynamic this writing community could be, the site would've existed so much sooner. The following is just a small token of thanks to the readers and writers (and … Continue reading A Short Note of Gratitude (Wreadcast .4 – 0:45)

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This site is very much a “Work in Progress.” Once this WIP label has been removed, you’ll know it’s ready for more critical eyes. It’s entirely possible this won’t be for some time. (If you were instead for some reason expecting a literal mental bear, please check to see if it has arrived.)